In obedience there is always fear, and fear darkens the mind.
You're under pressure when you produce facts. You're working with facts in journalism, but you're under all kinds of formal constraints; there are expectations.
We in Purgatory sing fondly of Hell.
She had nothing in this world but her two hands and her crazy love for Jesus, who seemed, for his part, never to have heard of her.
And you, you ridiculous people, you expect me to help you.
There's so much goop inside of us, man," he said, "and it all just wants to get out.
All the modern verse plays, they're terrible; they're mostly about the poetry. It's more important that the play is first.
In meditation, healing can happen. When the mind is calm, alert and totally contented, then it is like a laser beam - it is very powerful and healing can happen.
One thing my family has shown me is that having a sense of humor is everything.
For pleasure, I'll read military sf, or Elmore Leonard capers, anything that's fast and fun. Otherwise, I mostly pick at books, without any clear focus.
With a clear mind that is reinforcing positivity back into myself and my craft, I am able to focus my energy on the task at hand and enjoy my experiences and day.